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The Zambia Integrated Land Administration System: Progress or Setback?

The Zambia Integrated Land Administration System: Progress or Setback?

March 12, 2025
Introduction The Zambia Integrated Land Administration System (ZILAS) was designed to improve efficiency, transparency, and security in land transactions. However, many stakeholders are now questioning why a system meant to streamline processes appears to be causing delays and frustrations. To gain deeper insights, we had ...Read More
Dealing with licensed agents helps you avoid real estate scams

Dealing with licensed agents helps you avoid real estate scams

March 5, 2025
Introduction When it comes to buying property back home, there’s the fear that you could be scammed out of your money.  You’ve heard the stories too many times to ignore that possibility.   One of the ways to avoid this awful scenario is ...Read More
Would you ever stop sending money back home

The Diaspora Dilemma: Would You Stop Sending Money Back Home?

February 4, 2025
Introduction Would you ever stop sending money back home if you discovered what your relatives were spending that money on? This thought-provoking question forms the basis of today’s discussion. Let’s start with some interesting statistics on remittances to Zambia. According to the ...Read More
Rental Tax

New Year, New Taxes: What Landlords Need to Know About Rental Tax in 2025

January 30, 2025
The Zambian real estate market has kicked off 2025 with yet another tax update for property owners. Just a few weeks ago, we discussed the increase in property transfer tax—and now, landlords are feeling the pinch with a hike in rental tax (also known ...Read More